Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Often people in early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems they may have, such as arthritis. However, early Parkinson’s disease symptoms may not be…
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Summer reading program starts June 7 at Jamaica library
The summer reading program for children at Jamaica public library will begin Wednesday, June 7, at 11 am at the library. The program will be held each Wednesday during June and July, except for the week of July 3-7, when a special event will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, July 6, at the Jamaica Community Center. Each program…
Read MoreDNR slates meetings on evaluation of rules and regs
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Bureau is hosting four public meetings to present its results from the comprehensive evaluation of administrative rules and regulations. This comprehensive review is required by Gov. Reynold’s Executive Order 10. The public meetings are scheduled for: —Tuesday, May 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Waverly public library, 1500 Bremer Ave, Waverly —Wednesday, May…
Read MoreAuthor Kent Krueger speaks in Grand Junction
About 75 readers and fans of New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger heard him speak at the Grand Junction Community Center last Saturday. He was hosted by the Grand Junction public library. Krueger, who uses his middle name rather than his first name, is the author of the Cork O’Connor mystery series, which now numbers 18 books, as…
Read MoreChronic wasting disease continues to spread in Iowa
Chronic wasting disease was confirmed in 96 deer that were tested during the 2022 monitoring season, including deer from three new counties – Jasper, Grundy, and Lucas. With the addition of Jasper County, chronic wasting disease has again come into central Iowa. The Iowa DNR will be hosting public meetings in Newton and in Black Hawk County in the coming…
Read MoreMedical Center awards Partner of Nursing, DAISY Award
Greene County Medical Center celebrated Hospital and Nurses Week May 10 with two special award ceremonies, one for nursing support team members and one for nurses from the medical center, the Family Medicine Clinic and Greene County Public Health. “It is fitting that this ceremony is held during this special week,” said medical center CEO Chad Butterfield. “It is a…
Read MoreRippey alumni and Friends of Rippey School to meet May 27
The Rippey Alumni meeting will be held at the United Methodist Church in Rippey on Saturday, May 27. The meal will be served at 12 noon by the Rippey Methodist Church kitchen crew. The meal is always delicious and will cost $12. Please pay at the door rather than sending money in advance. Reservations are necessary and should be made…
Read MoreMedical center sleep lab earns perfect score in re-credentialing
Just a few weeks ago, the sleep lab at Greene County Medical Center underwent a three-year re-credentialing process and earned a perfect score. Care management director Amy Sessions said they addressed one item while the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) representative was here, but when they walked out of the nearly day-long survey, it was with those outstanding results.…
Read MoreVideo gaming topic of first Coffee Chat series at Jamaica public library
The Jamaica public library will host the first in a series of Saturday morning “Coffee Chats” Saturday, May 20, at 10:30 am in the library meeting room. The first Coffee Chat will be “When Is Gaming More Than Just a Hobby?” to be presented by Dorinda Wehde, M.S., C.A.D.C., a problem gaming counselor with New Opportunities. Wehde, based in the…
Read MoreJefferson Matters/Chamber marks National Travel and Tourism Week
In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 7-13, the Iowa Tourism Office recognized Greene County for moving Iowa’s economy forward by contributing to the state’s $9.4 billion tourism industry. Established in 1983, NTTW is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business…
Read MoreBell tower music committee looking for original ‘Jefferson Chimes’
A musical contest has been announced by the Mahanay Music committee of the Bell Tower Community Foundation. Contestants will compose an original, short musical phrase that can be played on the carillon to call people to special events in the community. In the same way the Kentucky Derby bugle call, the Westminster chimes, or the NBC tones are recognized and…
Read MoreGrCo Middle School prepares concerts
Music students at Greene County Middle School are preparing for concerts to finish the school year. Choir students in grades 6-8 will perform Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 pm in the middle school auditorium. Song sets will include country, rock, rhythm and blues, Broadway and pop. Fifth grade choir students will present the mini musical “Dig It” Monday, May 15,…
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